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City vs city
West Des Moines vs Waterloo, IA
West Des Moines currently scores 11 points higher overall than Waterloo, with the largest gap in flood.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
West Des Moines: 52/100 · Waterloo: 41/100
West Des Moines is 11 points higher.
Flood
West Des Moines: 100/100 · Waterloo: 66/100
West Des Moines is 34 points higher.
Wind
West Des Moines: 18/100 · Waterloo: 18/100
No gap.
Lightning
West Des Moines: 58/100 · Waterloo: 30/100
West Des Moines is 28 points higher.
Tornado
West Des Moines: 32/100 · Waterloo: 16/100
West Des Moines is 16 points higher.
Hail
West Des Moines: 100/100 · Waterloo: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
West Des Moines: 0/100 · Waterloo: 0/100
No gap.